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The author warns that the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), tasked with overseeing Agenda 2030, risks repeating the failures of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) because it remains under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). To avoid becoming irrelevant, the HLPF must implement a meticulously prepared reporting system that aggregates national and regional data into manageable, focused debates rather than being overwhelmed by a flood of undigested information.

The author calls for Green political movements to shift their approach from focusing on prohibitions to promoting a positive vision of societal well-being. This involves reinventing democracy to counter authoritarianism, transitioning the welfare state into a 'social-ecological state' capable of functioning without economic growth, and building strategic alliances with non-Green entities to mainstream ecological discourse and overcome public resistance to lifestyle changes.

The IAI Science Advisory Committee (SAC) is seeking nominations for two new members to be elected at the June 2015 CoP meeting in Lima, as the terms for Carolina Susana Vera and Harold A Mooney are expiring. The SAC specifies a need for expertise in 'Climate Change' and 'Biodiversity-Ecological Diversity and Ecosystem Valuation', while emphasizing the importance of academic excellence, international project management experience, and geographic, gender, and ethnic balance.

The White House Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience provided 35 recommendations across seven themes to help U.S. communities adapt to climate change. Key priorities include increasing coordination between federal agencies, integrating climate vulnerabilities into all federal policy and funding, and supporting vulnerable populations, including tribal and low-income communities. The federal government has responded with several initiatives, such as the Climate Resilience Toolkit, the National Disaster Resilience Competition, and specific funding requests in the FY 2016 budget for flood, coastal, and drought resilience.

The briefing outlines a proposed three-tier review system for the SDGs consisting of inclusive national conversations, regional peer reviews, and global assessments. It emphasizes a 'bottom-up' paradigm where national reviews serve as the foundation for regional aggregation and global thematic discussions within the HLPF. The authors argue that the HLPF should orchestrate the efforts of states and UN entities, focusing on learning and policy adaptation rather than sanctions, to ensure the universal mandate of the SDGs is met.

The author diagnoses a crisis in political ecology caused by the Greens' alignment with the productivist Left, specifically the Socialist Party (PS), which led to electoral losses in 2014. The text proposes ten theses to rebuild the movement, emphasizing a return to 'contractual autonomy'—where alliances are based on specific policy content rather than 'Left/Right' labels—and the adoption of a 'cooperative' organizational model to engage civil society and prepare for the 2017 elections.

The document analyzes the role of state-state dispute settlement (SSDS) in investment treaties, contrasting it with the surge in investor-state arbitration. It explores judicial, quasi-judicial, and arbitration procedures, as well as types of claims such as diplomatic protection and interpretive requests. The paper offers recommendations for states to better define the relationship between SSDS and investor-state mechanisms, including the use of local remedies and the binding nature of decisions.

The authors propose 'solution scanning' to provide policy-makers with a comprehensive, verified list of environmental interventions. Through a systematic consultation, they identified 296 possible interventions across various regulating services, noting that those reducing soil loss and maintaining forest cover often provide multiple benefits.

The report finds that 'global warming' and 'climate change' are not synonymous for many Americans, with 'global warming' generally being more engaging and evoking stronger negative emotions, a greater sense of urgency, and higher levels of personal and familial threat. While the terms are largely synonymous for Republicans, the use of 'climate change' appears to reduce engagement among Democrats, Independents, liberals, and moderates.

The report finds that 'global warming' and 'climate change' are not synonymous for many Americans, with 'global warming' generally evoking stronger negative emotions, a greater sense of urgency, and higher levels of personal and familial threat. While the terms are largely synonymous for Republicans, the use of 'climate change' appears to reduce engagement among Democrats, Independents, and liberals.

The paper uses the Sesheke district in Western Zambia as a case study to analyze how climate variability affects the livelihoods of men and women dependent on natural resources. It evaluates the extent to which gender considerations were integrated into the formulation of agriculture and environmental policies and assesses the practical implementation of these policies, focusing on whether government funding for local adaptation activities is gender-responsive in its allocation and disbursement.

The document provides a comprehensive guide for designing interdisciplinary courses, based on a 2014 intensive program in Morelia, Mexico. It details the process from conceptualization and participant selection to curriculum design and field practice in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. The guide emphasizes the importance of diverse participant profiles, the use of situated learning through projects, and the necessity of a 'critical path' for logistical planning. Key outcomes included the creation of a Latin American network for social-ecological studies and a code of ethics for collaborative research.

The document is a formal letter from a broad coalition of international organizations opposing the inclusion of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) in the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The authors argue that ISDS allows corporations to challenge non-discriminatory government policies in private tribunals, potentially forcing taxpayers to compensate companies for implementing public health, environmental, and labor regulations. They cite examples of ISDS being used to attack clean energy and toxic waste regulations, and argue that the domestic court systems of the US and EU are sufficient for handling investment disputes.

The report finds significant institutional gaps in Trinidad and Tobago's readiness for climate adaptation across food production, coastal zone management, and tourism. While basic climate data is available via the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, there is a critical lack of sector-specific vulnerability assessments, formal prioritisation processes, and national platforms for information exchange. Coordination is strongest in coastal zone management through a Cabinet-appointed Steering Committee, but overall mainstreaming of adaptation into national planning remains limited, with current efforts led by the Environmental Management Authority to integrate climate priorities into development sectors.

The author argues that the German Green Party's 2013 election campaign failed because it ignored its core strengths—specifically the environment and the Energiewende—in favor of a social justice agenda that lacked credibility. The text further criticizes the party and the Berlin political establishment for avoiding a genuine debate on the European Union and the Euro zone crisis, which created a political vacuum filled by the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). Additionally, the author notes the negative impact of a scandal regarding the party's historical stance on the decriminalization of sexual activities between children and adults.

The document is a participant list for the 21st Conference of the Parts, held June 12-13, 2013, in Montevideo, Uruguay. It details representatives from various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and the USA, as well as observers and staff from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Ministry of Housing, Territorial Planning and Environment (MVOTMA/DINAMA).

The report argues that traditional conservation policies relying on regulation and financial incentives are often insufficient because they ignore the psychological and social drivers of human behavior. It proposes a 'soft policy' approach using 'nudges'—small changes in the decision-making context—to encourage voluntary pro-environmental actions. The authors identify five primary 'areas of influence' for behavior change: attitudes, personal agency, emotions, social norms, and the environmental/decision context. To improve conservation outcomes, the report recommends that practitioners explicitly use social science evidence, track social indicators alongside ecological ones, and employ experimental or quasi-experimental designs to identify causal relationships between interventions and behavioral changes.

The report develops a methodology to translate global planetary boundaries into national per capita and absolute targets. It finds that developed countries, including Sweden, frequently transgress these boundaries, particularly when consumption-based footprints are measured. The study also quantifies Sweden's 'legal competence deficit' regarding its national environmental objectives, noting that for climate impact, Sweden has no direct legal control over over 99% of the emissions threatening its goals. Finally, it analyzes the gap between planetary boundaries and international environmental agreements, concluding that while policy frameworks often exist, there is a significant implementation gap.

The article examines the persistence of the 'women-environment' linkage in global policy, noting that women are frequently framed as both primary victims of climate change and essential agents of change. It argues that this discourse persists because it provides a strategic entry point for feminist advocacy, relies on fixed projections of women's identities to gain political access, and is reinforced by the inertia of previous environmental project frameworks.

The IAI Science Advisory Committee (SAC) has alerted the Executive Council and Conference of the Parties (CoP) to a critical membership shortage. With six vacancies opening in June 2013 and three more in 2014, the SAC faces a near-complete turnover of membership. The committee is seeking highly qualified scientists with expertise in natural sciences, social sciences, and public health to provide credibility and guidance for the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) programs over the next five years.